Dr. Will may have edged out Santino for Best Male Villain by one vote, but it went the other way for this category. Everyone voted for these two guys -- no one else received a single vote. Andy Dehnart writes, "Equal parts arrogance and humility, plus that killer impression of Tim Gunn, make Santino peerless." Can't deny it. Santino was the reality star of the year.
Best Reality Star, Female:
NOMINEES:
- Diana Eng, Project Runway 2
- Heidi Montag, The Hills
- Jade, America’s Next Top Model 6
- Lisa, America’s Next Top Model 5
- Kristin Cavallari, Laguna Beach
This is probably one of the biggest surprises/upsets of the year (assuming this were a real awards ceremony). With Kristin Cavallari splitting the vote with the likes of Heidi, Diana managed to sneak in and win this category. Joe Adalian makes a salient point about runner-up Kristin, saying, "None of the other noms will ever be on the cover of US." That being said, there was something about Dirty Diana's nerdiness that appealed to people in the most peculiar way. EdHill explains, "Her funky technology meets fashion designs were Borg chic. That and when she talked her upper lip never moved." Representing the dissenting voice, Amanda wrote in Janelle for this category, saying, "I MUST OBJECT TO THESE NOMINEES AND WRITE IN JANELLE, DESPITE HER SUCKING." So let it be known, angry readers. Janelle wasn't totally snubbed.
Best Actress:
NOMINEES:
- Jean Smart, 24
- Edie Falco, The Sopranos
- Mary Lynn Rajskub, 24
- Kristen Bell, Veronica Mars
- Patricia Arquette, Medium
Jean Smart's work on 24 this season was impeccable, and Kristen Bell's titular role on Veronica Mars may have single-handedly saved the show. Her biggest fan, J-Unit, says, "She's got spunk, and we love spunk." Wow, second time "spunk" has been referenced in the Gasms.
Best Actor:
NOMINEES:
- Hugh Laurie, House
- Gregory Itzin, 24
- Jeremy Piven, Entourage
- Will Arnett, Arrested Development
- Steve Carrell, The Office
This category was shaping up to be a four-way tie, with Jeremy Piven on the losing side (not a single vote. Sorry, Ari). Ultimately, it was Steve Carell who won out, mostly because he's single-handedly kept the notion of "comedy" alive at NBC for the past 18 months.
Best Reality Non-Competition:
NOMINEES:
- Kathy Griffin: Life on the D-list
- Laguna Beach, season 2
- The Hills
- Real World Key West
- Dane Cook’s Tourgasm
A lot of people really don't like Kathy Griffin, but her reality show was surprisingly good. The high-point of the season, a trip to Iraq, proved to be one of the more compelling hours of TV from this past year (yes, I'm talking about Kathy Griffin: Life on the D-List). Bonus points go to The Hills and The Real World: Key West, one of the strongest seasons in the past few years.
Best Reality Competition:
NOMINEES:
- Survivor: Exile Island
- Apprentice 5
- Project Runway 2
- America's Next Top Model, Cycle 6
- American Idol
By a near landslide, Project Runway 2 was the clear victor in this category. Joe Adalian puts it best: "This was the year of RUNWAY."
Best Comedy:
NOMINEES:
- The Office
- Everybody Hates Chris
- Arrested Development
- My Name Is Earl
- Dog Bites Man
The Office easily beat out the other contenders in this strong category. Everyone was so sure of their decision, that they merely wrote "The Office." and nothing more. No explanation needed.
Best Drama:
NOMINEES:
- 24
- Lost
- Grey’s Anatomy
- Battlestar Galactica
- Veronica Mars
For the second year in a row, 24 proved to be the winner in a divided field. Just barely eking by Lost with one more vote, 24 had what many regard its best season to date. Other shows receiving love from the voters were Battlestar Galactica and Veronica Mars, but alas, The Pomp and Grey's Anatomy received not one single vote. This calls for some moody music...
Favorite Contender That Almost Got a Nomination But Didn’t:
NOMINEES:
- House (Best Drama)
- Miles, 24 (Most Annoying Male)
- LC catches Jason kissing Jessica, Laguna Beach (Most shocking moment)
- Terry, Survivor: Exile Island (Biggest Idiot, Male)
- Master P tries to dance, Dancing with the Stars (Most memorable moment, unscripted)
Last but not least, this category had the voters divided in a three-way tie between Miles, Terry, and Master P. EdHill said that regarding Master P's Dancing with the Stars performances, "I enjoyed the "I don't give a shit" grin he had throughout." As for Copygodd, he opted to write in his own nominations: Dane Cook's Tourgasm (Most Overhyped) and Paula Dean, I Am Paula's Coronary (Best Female Hostess).
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Comments (19)
You forgot a nominee for Biggest Disaster...Desperate Housewives: The Applewhite storyline...actually scratch that...the whole season was an absurd disaster
Love the awards though...glad Santino won something...he's the best!
1 of 19 | Posted by Yanaja
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Posted on October 12, 2006 9:20 PM
You forgot a nominee for Biggest Disaster...Desperate Housewives: The Applewhite storyline...actually scratch that...the whole season was an absurd disaster
Love the awards though...glad Santino won something...he's the best!
2 of 19 | Posted by Yanaja
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Posted on October 12, 2006 9:21 PM
Gross. Diana Eng and her stuffed-nose speech and wallpaper personality? Egads. Frankly you could have nominated some better people in that category.
Heidi's interview pretty much clinched her category. Huzzah and kudos (and I bet the dumbass doesn't know what that means)
8th and Ocean proved surprisingly memorable. Who knew? I would have nominated Irene Marie's face as Biggest Disaster
3 of 19 | Posted by LaSexorcisto
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Posted on October 12, 2006 10:23 PM
And oh yea...Wes might be the biggest asshole in the Real World canon, but I think Carlos Mencia deserves to be punched (or kicked, your choice) in the head, repeatedly. I don't mind offensive comedy, as long as it is, ya know, FUNNY?
4 of 19 | Posted by LaSexorcisto
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Posted on October 12, 2006 10:26 PM
Best Villain, Scripted: Henry Gale aka Benjamin Linus, Lost
5 of 19 | Posted by geewits
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Posted on October 13, 2006 1:08 AM
You want to talk rebel? You didn't even mention my write-in vote for Treasure Hunters in the Best Reality Programming Category.
6 of 19 | Posted by umnata
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Posted on October 13, 2006 6:24 AM
Commemorative index cards...I love you guys. Hope you didn't break the bank on those. m-ruv, the Contessa IS sort of oddly mesmerizing. PS: I'm ready for everyone to stop using "huzzah" now.
7 of 19 | Posted by tvtvtv
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Posted on October 13, 2006 6:39 AM
god, i wanna see that fight on wife swap! (my computer won't let me, wtf?!)
Biggest Idiot-Male had to be a tuff one! I really don't know who I would have picked. Vinci is definately a quality choice. I laughed so hard at Heidi winning the Biggest Idiot-Female categorty. HA! nice one! especially the picture.
You're definately right about Steve and The Office.
8 of 19 | Posted by tigereye
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Posted on October 13, 2006 7:31 AM
What is with all these advertisment hyperlinks in all the blogs? Really annoying.
9 of 19 | Posted by Vidle
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Posted on October 13, 2006 9:10 AM
The real reason Phil is the best on Amazing Race, is of course the Philpackage.
10 of 19 | Posted by may1
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Posted on October 13, 2006 10:42 AM
I'm glad "Lost" came in second to "24." My two favorite TV dramas were on the top. I'm happy with the results!
11 of 19 | Posted by Tracie
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Posted on October 13, 2006 10:48 AM
B-side, I'm totally with you...Alex H/Roz should have won in a landslide. Her ability to ask 20 questions in a row during a normal conversation makes her the ultimate sidekick.
12 of 19 | Posted by TheEmancipationofGigi
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Posted on October 13, 2006 11:20 AM
I just can't believe J-Unit doesn't watch Lost.
13 of 19 | Posted by brilliantmistake
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Posted on October 13, 2006 3:18 PM
I'm so proud of J-Unit for not watching Lost.
Somehow, I can't believe Drew and Cheryl's Thriller routine (or the Cowboy one) didn't warrant any nominations. C'mon, B-Side, I know you loved 'em too.
14 of 19 | Posted by NoMantecaPorFavor
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Posted on October 13, 2006 6:32 PM
I guess I am the only person here who thinks Cat Deely is actually a decent host :(
And as much as you all LOVE the Chenbot, I think even with her on the ballot, Heidi should have given her a pretty good run for the gold. She may be the most entertaining; but the category is "BEST" so Heidi should win that one hands down. The Chenbot has numerous malfunctions . . . but perhaps that is your snarky idea of BEST. Oh well, at least you recognize the brilliance of both of these fine hosts.
15 of 19 | Posted by TWilliams
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Posted on October 13, 2006 11:33 PM
One more thing . . . why was Cirie from Survivor overlooked in the best female reality star? Diana and her magnets were bizarre; but a self-admited leaf-phobe who made it to the final four while playing EVERYBODY at least deserved a mention. I had great dislike for her after surviving the first tribal council; but had nothing but love for her from episode 2 onwards.
16 of 19 | Posted by TWilliams
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Posted on October 16, 2006 1:44 PM
What I love about Diana Eng is how contradictory her personality is to the things she says. Like when she was talking about how her lengiere line will be reminiscent of bondage. Haha, I love it!
17 of 19 | Posted by troiaj
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Posted on October 16, 2006 6:21 PM
Oh, and Arrested Development should have won over the Office... that show is hilarious.
18 of 19 | Posted by troiaj
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Posted on October 16, 2006 6:23 PM
Janelle! Janelle! Janelle! Yes, she sucked at so many points throughout the season. However, she and Dr. Delicious were the ONLY ones that kept BB All-Starts interesting this season. Let's give her some props, shall we?
19 of 19 | Posted by woodsyallen
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Posted on October 27, 2006 10:05 PM